The role of dipole resonances in the photodetachment of AgF$^-$

Dipole electronic resonances could play a significant role in the formation and photodetachment of negative molecular ions by providing a doorway for attachment of a low-energy electron incident on the neutral molecule. In this study, we consider photodetachment of the AgF- anion. Vibrational and rotational degrees of freedom are included in the theoretical approach. Close-coupling equations for the electron motion are solved using the renormalized Numerov method. The photodetachment cross section is computed. It demonstrates a significant effect of the dipole resonances on the photodetachment spectrum. Anisotropy in the photoelectron spectrum near the dipole resonances is studied. Our results are compared with recent experimental data [1]. [1] D. B. Dao and R. Mabbs, J. Chem. Phys. 141, 154304 (2014)